Embroidered Souvenir Postcard Workshop

Turn your travel souveniers into a fun craft project in this embroidery class in Seattle!


Monster Monster
Monster Monster
5.0 (20)
8k

2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests     $80


Seattle
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Craft
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Textiles
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Sewing and Embroidery
Calling all intrepid travelers! Pair your love of adventure with a creative DIY in this Seattle embroidery workshop. Join artist Robert Mahar in creating a charming set of embroidered souvenir postcards.
He has searched near and far for a collection of perfectly patinated postmarked cards that have now been digitally restored, reprinted, and made ready just for you. You will learn the best practices for stitching on paper, including the transfer of imagery and patterns, and clever finishing techniques. The resulting set can be displayed as reminders of actual or imaginary adventures, or sent to loved ones as deliverable mail art.
This workshop ventures around many traditional embroidery techniques and embraces an approach to embroidery that is more freeform in nature, allowing you to stitch paper in a fun and unique way. Choose your own adventure during this project by selecting a palette, design, and stitch placement! This project is well-suited for everyone and requires no previous experience.
While you’ll receive a set of postcards that include some of Robert’s favorite U.S. travel destinations, you’ll learn stitching techniques that can be applied to examples in your collection. Instruction also includes a discussion of the many ways in which these stitched pieces of ephemera can be incorporated into multimedia artist books or wall panels.
Our current COVID protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us to let us know if you prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants. Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know if masks will be required.

Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly. Ages 18+
 
What you'll get
  • A set of postcards that include some of Robert’s favorite U.S. travel destinations. - Stitching techniques that can be applied to examples in your own collection.
  • A material set complete with a gridded practice notebook, a ruler, a limited palette of embroidery floss, adhesive and embroidery needles.
What to bring
Reading glasses, if needed. Please arrive 15 mins before class begins. You are welcome to bring any favorite embroidery tools or specific colors of embroidery floss (6-strand or perle), if you prefer.
 
Location

Monster - 1716 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA

This class will take place at Monster. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.

Embroidered Souvenir Postcard Workshop location
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Monster Monster
Monster Monster

5.0 (20)
8k
female Women-owned

Opened in September of 2008, Monster has proudly shared the unique works of hundreds of Pacific Northwest artists, makers and crafters within Seattle, Washington.
Monster is a unique shop dedicated to supporting independent artists. Located in Ballard at 1716 NW Market Street. We feature a different artist on the second Saturday of each month during the Ballard Art Walk.
Monster is more than just a retail shop. We also have a dedicated classroom space where we host art and craft classes. Join us for our monthly craft social and meet other creative folks.
2024-11-29 15:00:00
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